Salamanca Tourist Brochure

A ROUND THE U NIVERSITY

n B OOKSELLERS IN THE OLD TOWN

The surroundings of the University are included in the old part of the city, which was developed from the XII to the XVI century. Libreros street has been the cen- tral axe of the area and the culture of the city; this street traditionally devoted itself to the book edition and sale; such famous people as Torres Villarroel or Nebrija used to live there; Nebrija founded in this street the first printing press in Salamanca.

Libreros street.

n T HE OTHER “ UNIVERSITY ” THE CAVE OF S ALAMANCA .

n J EWISH AND LATIN . Near the University we find Veracruz Street, within the old Jewish suburb where famous peo- ple like AbrahamZacut, who was a famous astronomer and professor at the University (before the expul- sion Decree), used to live. Beatriz Galindo was born in La Latina Street; she used to teach Latin and shewasIsabel laCatólica steacher and adviser.

It is said that a necromancy school was established in the crypt of the old Church of San Cebrián, known under the name of Cave of Salamanca. The church s server, who was really the devil, organised an activity for seven students to teach them magic, during seven years. When the courses finished, one of the students remained as the devil s owner. In one occasion, the marquis of Villena had to live in the crypt for ever. The nobleman deceived the devil and ran away, but the devil caught his shadow. Since then, the marquis of Villena was believed to be a magician because his body did not project his shadow.

Beatriz Galindo, “La Latina”

La Cave of Salamanca

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